Morse Code Translator

Introducing the Morse Code Translator

The Morse Code Translator is a web-based application designed to make encoding, decoding, and learning Morse code easy and engaging. With a modern, user-friendly interface, it supports both text-to-Morse and Morse-to-text translation, audio playback, and customizable settings. Whether you’re a beginner exploring Morse code or an enthusiast practicing your skills, this tool offers a seamless experience.

Key Features

1. Bidirectional Translation:

   • Convert text (letters, numbers, and punctuation) to Morse code.

   • Decode Morse code (using ., -, /, and spaces) back to text.

   • Supports the International Morse code standard with Latin alphabet.

2. Audio Playback:

   • Play Morse code as a CW (Continuous Wave) radio tone, simulating real-world Morse communication.

   • Highlight each Morse character (dot, dash, space, or slash) in the output as it plays for visual feedback.

   • Adjustable speed (Words Per Minute, WPM), pitch (Hz), and volume for personalized playback.

3. Farnsworth Timing:

   • Customize Farnsworth speed to increase spacing between letters and words, making it easier to learn Morse code by distinguishing individual characters.

4. Interactive Interface:

   • Clean, responsive design with intuitive controls.

   • Real-time input validation to prevent errors (e.g., invalid characters).

   • Buttons for cleaning input, playing, pausing, stopping, looping audio, and toggling sound.

   • Configuration modal for advanced settings, including pitch, volume, speed, and alphabet selection (Latin or Cyrillic).

5. Error Handling:

   • Displays clear error messages for invalid input, ensuring a smooth user experience.

   • Untranslatable characters are marked with ‘#’ in the output.

User Guide

Getting Started

1. Access the Application:

   • Open the Morse Code Translator in a web browser (no installation required).

2. Interface Overview:

   • Input Textarea: Enter text or Morse code here.

   • Output Display: Shows the translated result with character highlighting during playback.

   • Control Buttons: Clean Up, Play, Pause, Stop, Repeat, Sound, and Configure.

   • Sliders: Adjust Speed (WPM), Pitch (Hz), and Volume.

   • Configuration Modal: Access advanced settings via the “Configure” button.

How to Use

Translating Text to Morse Code

1. Type a message (e.g., “HELLO”) in the input textarea.

   • Use letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), or punctuation (., ,, ?, !, /).

   • The input is case-insensitive.

2. The output display instantly shows the Morse code (e.g., “…. . .-.. .-.. —“).

   • Spaces between words are represented by “/”.

   • Untranslatable characters appear as “#”.

Translating Morse Code to Text

1. Enter Morse code in the input textarea using:

   • Dots (.), dashes (- or _), spaces (for letter separation), and slashes (/) for word separation.

   • Example: “…. . .-.. .-.. —” or “…. .- / .-.. .-..” for “HE AL”.

2. The output display shows the translated text (e.g., “HELLO”).

   • Invalid Morse sequences are marked with “#”.

Playing Morse Code Audio

1. Ensure the “Sound” button is active (red when on).

2. Click “Play” to hear the Morse code in the output.

   • Each character (., -, /, or space) highlights in yellow as it plays.

3. Use “Pause” to temporarily stop playback or “Stop” to end it.

4. Enable “Repeat” to loop the audio continuously.

Customizing Settings

1. Adjust sliders for:

   • Speed (WPM): Set the playback speed (5–60 WPM).

   • Pitch (Hz): Change the tone frequency (300–800 Hz).

   • Volume: Control loudness (0–100).

2. Click “Configure” to open the advanced settings modal:

   • Pitch (Hz): Fine-tune the tone (20–20,000 Hz).

   • Volume: Adjust volume (0–100).

   • Character Speed (WPM): Set the speed of individual characters.

   • Farnsworth Speed (WPM): Adjust spacing between letters/words (must be ≤ Character Speed).

   • Alphabet: Choose Latin or Cyrillic (note: Cyrillic support may require additional dictionary updates).

3. Click the “×” to close the modal.

Cleaning Input

• Click “Clean Up” to remove invalid characters from the input, keeping only valid text or Morse code symbols.

Handling Errors

• If you enter invalid characters (e.g., symbols not in A-Z, 0-9, or Morse code), an error message appears below the input textarea.

• Correct the input to clear the error and update the output.

Tips for Learning Morse Code

• Start with a lower WPM (e.g., 10–15) and enable Farnsworth timing to hear characters clearly.

• Practice common words like “PARIS” (the standard for WPM calculation).

• Use the audio playback and visual highlighting to associate sounds with symbols.

• Gradually increase speed as you become comfortable.

Conclusion

The Morse Code Translator is a versatile tool for exploring and mastering Morse code. Its intuitive design, real-time translation, and customizable audio playback make it ideal for students, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Try it today to encode secret messages, decode signals, or simply enjoy the rhythm of Morse code!